In re Dear

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Elliott Dear was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the Third Judicial Department on June 28, 2005. At all times relevant to this proceeding, respondent maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department. He currently maintains a law office in Queens.

The Departmental Disciplinary Committee now seeks an order pursuant to 22 NYCRR 605.15 (e), confirming findings of misconduct by the Hearing Panel, and imposing a sanction of no less than six months.

This disciplinary proceeding arises out of a traffic stop…